fir
fir — noun
- firsingular
- firsplural
1. a type of tall, straight tree that stays green all year, with flat needle-like l
a type of tall, straight tree that stays green all year, with flat needle-like leaves and upright cones, native to cooler parts of the world
The mountainside was covered with tall fir trees that stayed green all year.
collocation: fir trees + covered
Each December the town puts a fir in the square and decorates it with lights.
collocation: set up + fir (Christmas tradition)
Ritu could smell the fresh scent of fir as she walked through the forest.
The hikers rested in the shade of a giant fir over a hundred years old.
Firs grow well in the cold climate of northern countries such as Canada and Norway.
文法句型
fir + verb (tree as subject)
fir tree + verb
用法筆記
Fir is often confused with pine and spruce. Fir needles are flat and soft to the touch, and its cones stand upright on the branches — unlike pine cones which hang downward.
常見錯誤
2. the light-coloured timber obtained from fir trees, widely used in construction a
the light-coloured timber obtained from fir trees, widely used in construction and furniture-making for its strength and resistance to warping
The carpenter chose fir for the window frames because it resists moisture well.
collocation: fir + window frames
The new bookshelf is made of solid fir and has a clean, light finish.
collocation: solid fir
Fir is a popular choice for house frames in many parts of Canada.
Quan sanded the fir plank until the surface was smooth and free of splinters.
Unlike some other woods, fir does not warp easily in humid weather.
文法句型
fir + verb (wood as subject)
made of fir